Bob Jones University Alumni share stories of their time on campus and how the Lord has worked in their lives after graduation.
How do you prepare to be the chief of surgery over a hospital in a third world country? Today's BJU Alumni story features Dr. Thomas Kendall. Tom currently serves as hospital administrator and chief of surgery at L'Hôpital Baptiste Biblique (HBB), ABWE's mission hospital in southern Togo. Melissa Kendall, in addition to homeschooling, serves in the Guest House ministry and facilitates a weekly children's Bible club with the unreached Islamic community. Sign up for the The Voice email newsletter, an exclusive publication for BJU Alumni: https://alumni.bju.edu/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Podcast presented by BJU Alumni Relations for more stories like this one. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Listen on Amazon
Know a high school graduate attending BJU EDUcamp this summer who is also considering applying to Bob Jones University for the upcoming academic year? If so, here is an exciting opportunity for that student! A $1000 college scholarship—sponsored by EDUcamp—is available for that student to add on top of any other financial aid package they have secured. Listen to the latest episode of the BJU Alumni Podcast to hear more about BJU EDUcamp, and share this opportunity with any recent high school grad you know who might benefit from this scholarship! For more information about EDUcamp or this scholarship, visit EDUcamp.bju.edu or contact EDUcamp@bju.edu. Sign up for the The Voice email newsletter, an exclusive publication for BJU Alumni: https://alumni.bju.edu/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Podcast presented by BJU Alumni Relations for more stories like this one. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Listen on Amazon
What did the Board of Trustees ask Dr. Josh Crockett to do as the 6th president of Bob Jones University? Hear the answer to that question and several more in a conversation between Dr. Crockett and John Matthews, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations! Sign up for the The Voice email newsletter, an exclusive publication for BJU Alumni: https://alumni.bju.edu/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Podcast presented by BJU Alumni Relations for more stories like this one. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Listen on Amazon
Learn more here: https://www.bju.edu/academics/learning.php Sign up for the The Voice email newsletter, an exclusive publication for BJU Alumni: https://alumni.bju.edu/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Podcast presented by BJU Alumni Relations for more stories like this one. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Listen on Google Listen on Amazon
Partner with fellow BJU alum Jonathan's work here: https://www.insidethelines.org/ Sign up for the The Voice email newsletter, an exclusive publication for BJU Alumni: https://alumni.bju.edu/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Podcast presented by BJU Alumni Relations for more stories like this one. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Listen on Google Listen on Amazon
Partner with fellow BJU alum Reba's work in Guatemala: https://www.dareformore.org/partner-with-us Sign up for the The Voice email newsletter, an exclusive publication for BJU Alumni: https://alumni.bju.edu/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Podcast presented by BJU Alumni Relations for more stories like this one. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Listen on Google Listen on Amazon
When faced with the decision of whether or not to keep going, Joshua Balasa, a 2020 graduate from Bob Jones University with a degree in math education, found himself seeking the advice and help of others. He credits his friends, his Biblical counselor, and most of all, the foundational truths of God's Word that were cemented in his mind during his time at on campus at BJU. This is Joshua's Story of God's Grace. Sign up for the The Voice email newsletter, an exclusive publication for BJU Alumni: https://alumni.bju.edu/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Podcast presented by BJU Alumni Relations for more Stories of God's Grace like this one. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Listen on Google Listen on Amazon
How does an in-home physical therapist end up in the statehouse? What do you do when faced with a dramatic and unexpected life change? How do you balance all of your roles, both personal and professional, in way that honors the Lord? Blair Frye graduated from BJU in 1998 with a degree in pre-physical therapy and hasn't stopped moving since! Listen as Blair shares all the ways that the Lord has worked in his life since leaving the classroom, and the people who have impacted him the most along the way. This is Blair's Story of God's Grace. Sign up for the The Voice email newsletter, an exclusive publication for BJU Alumni: https://alumni.bju.edu/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Podcast presented by BJU Alumni Relations for more Stories of God's Grace like this one. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Listen on Google Listen on Amazon
What do Wallace, MI, Cleveland, TN, and Greenville, SC, all have in common? The common thread that weaves this story together is the strongest of human bonds: family. Evelyn Newlin first decided to attend Bob Jones College back in 1944, when traveling out of state was much more involved than it is in 2023! As a result, three generations of her family have attended BJU and many souls have been impacted by their experiences and connections made while on campus. This is Evelyn's, Marlene's, and Chantel's Story of God's Grace. Sign up for the The Voice email newsletter, an exclusive publication for BJU Alumni: https://alumni.bju.edu/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Podcast presented by BJU Alumni Relations for more Stories of God's Grace like this one. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Listen on Google Listen on Amazon
Can you name a tech brand older than Facebook and Twitter? SermonAudio has been on the internet for over 20 years; long enough to watch technology change rapidly. Steven Lee founded SermonAudio with the intention to serve people through the power of preaching. From uploading cassette tapes in his small home office to opening The Vault at Bob Jones University, Steven's story is remarkable and inspiring. This is Steven's Story of God's Grace. https://beta.sermonaudio.com/ Sign up for the The Voice email newsletter, an exclusive publication for BJU Alumni: https://alumni.bju.edu/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Podcast presented by BJU Alumni Relations for more Stories of God's Grace like this one. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Listen on Google Listen on Amazon
How much impact does the first semester of college have on a student's future success? Dr. Rebecca Weier, Director of First Year Experience at Bob Jones University, shares the strategic approach her department takes when it comes to serving first year students and their parents. The many faces of FYE come together in exciting ways to make that first year of school a rewarding time and set the students up for future success! Sign up for the The Voice email newsletter, an exclusive publication for BJU Alumni: https://alumni.bju.edu/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Podcast presented by BJU Alumni Relations for more Stories of God's Grace like this one. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Listen on Google Listen on Amazon
As the 100th graduated class of Bob Jones University, begins the fall semester of their first year on campus, come along with Alumni Relations as we explore a brand-new initiative on campus that promises to give every undergraduate student at least two intentional experiential learning opportunities before they graduate. Follow BJU Alumni Relations for more stories from the many faces of BJU: Facebook Instagram Sign up for the The Voice email newsletter, an exclusive publication for BJU Alumni: https://alumni.bju.edu/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Podcast presented by BJU Alumni Relations for more Stories of God's Grace like this one. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Listen on Google Listen on Amazon
What does the term "Acting CEO" mean? Who is Alan Benson? And what can students expect to experience at Bob Jones University these days? This episode of the BJU Alumni Podcast has all these answers and more! As the 100th graduating class of Bob Jones University begins the fall semester of their first year, acting CEO Dr. Alan Benson shares how the mission continues through the commitment and faithfulness of the many faces of BJU. Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Podcast presented by BJU Alumni Relations for more Stories of God's Grace like this one. Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Listen on GoogleListen on Amazon
When the Division of Music at Bob Jones University announced the gift of an amazing instrument from a generous alum, we had to know more. Listen as John Adair, a 1961 graduate with a ministry degree, shares his testimony of God's blessing on his life. From a pizza parlor piano to becoming the exclusive dealer of Yamaha's best pianos, John's journey has been nothing short of marvelous. And his gift of an incredible piano comes with sentimental meaning as well. This is John's Story of God's Grace. Support the Division of Music at Bob Jones University by clicking here: https://music.bju.edu/give/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Podcast presented by BJU Alumni Relations for more Stories of God's Grace like this one. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxnListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwListen on Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b20072c8-f52e-4ec4-bea4-329b3547ed5c/stories-of-gods-grace
Recently Rev. Wayne Joyner opened up to us in an honest and authentic conversation about the highs and lows of pastoral ministry. Wayne graduated from Bob Jones University in 1981 and has served as a pastor in various ministries since that time. Wayne talks about the hardest trial his family faced while in the pastorate, the joy that he experiences from serving his congregation, and what it took for him to reevaluate his priorities when it comes to focusing on his responsibility to his family vs. his responsibilities at church. This is Wayne's Story of God's Grace. Visit https://alumninetwork.bju.edu/ and search the directory to find ways to support your fellow BJU alumni. Subscribe to Stories of God's Grace presented by BJU Alumni Relations for more episodes like this one. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxnListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwListen on Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b20072c8-f52e-4ec4-bea4-329b3547ed5c/stories-of-gods-grace
Join Suzanne and others in supporting future alumni and BJU here: https://give.bju.edu/ This "Bonus" Story of God's Grace features a historic moment in the history of Bob Jones University and the alumna that started a movement to support future alumni in a special way. Suzanne Manning received her degree from BJU in 2000 and 23 years later found herself burdened to give back. What followed shocked John Matthews, Vice President of Advancement & Alumni Relations, and remains the most unique period of giving in BJU history. Listen as John and Suzanne recount the Lord's leading and blessing on the love that our alumni community so graciously showed to BJU's 2023 graduating senior class. This is Suzanne's Story of God's Grace. Subscribe to Stories of God's Grace presented by BJU Alumni Relations for more episodes like this one. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxnListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwListen on Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b20072c8-f52e-4ec4-bea4-329b3547ed5c/stories-of-gods-grace
It took a while for Tom Beck to find his way. After graduating in 1982 from Bob Jones University with a degree in speech education, Tom found himself feeling like a failure. An earnest desire to seek God's will and a heaping helping of patience allowed Tom to recognize the opportunities he was being prepared for in the workplace, despite not being a preacher, a missionary, or a Christian school teacher. His faithfulness at Delta Airlines has landed him in a role where he is thriving, and in a position to use the resources he has access to in the maintenance hangar to serve fellow BJU graduates and missionaries around the world. This is Tom's Story of God's Grace. Learn more about Operation Renewed Hope here: https://www.operationrenewedhope.org/ Send an email to alumni@bju.edu if you know of a BJU grad who is actively using their talents and abilities to support fellow grads, future alumni, and BJU! Subscribe to Stories of God's Grace presented by BJU Alumni Relations for more episodes like this one. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxnListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwListen on Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b20072c8-f52e-4ec4-bea4-329b3547ed5c/stories-of-gods-grace
When Kelly North dropped out of college and joined the Air Force, she seemingly gave up on her childhood dream of becoming a teacher. Kelly never imagined that one day she would lead a team of people who support teachers, parents, and students alike. Homeschooling three children, returning to the workforce, and 10 years of finishing her college diploma at Bob Jones University, one class at a time, stood between Kelly and where she is now. Yet Kelly is a perfect fit for the role of Director of Customer Services at BJU Press. Kelly's unwavering faithfulness, her willingness to be diligent, and her desire to search out the Lord's will in every step of her life led her from being a tentative brand-new homeschool mom to a graduate of BJU with a degree in accounting and a leader in her workplace. Through it all, Kelly maintains a willingness to seek earnestly after the Lord and total reliance on Him to accomplish the tasks He sets before her every day. This is Kelly's Story of God's Grace. Visit https://www.bjupress.com/ to learn more about the textbooks Kelly and her team support on a daily basis. Subscribe to Stories of God's Grace presented by BJU Alumni Relations for more episodes like this one! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxnListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwListen on Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b20072c8-f52e-4ec4-bea4-329b3547ed5c/stories-of-gods-grace
20% of college graduates work in a different field than the one written on their undergraduate diploma. Today's BJU alum is no exception! Dr. Andrew Verdin graduated from BJU with a marketing degree before finding out that God's path for him was different than what he initially imagined. Obstacles and discouragement abounded on the road to God's calling in Andrew's life. Yet despite not being married after undergrad and needing two more degrees in order to become a veterinarian, Andrew never wavered or backed down from doing the next right thing. This is Andrew's Story of God's Grace. Email alumni@bju.edu to subscribe to the Voice of the Alumni, a newsletter produced by BJU Alumni Relations. Subscribe to Stories of God's Grace presented by the BJU Alumni Relations department for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Listen on Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b20072c8-f52e-4ec4-bea4-329b3547ed5c/stories-of-gods-grace
2020: the year no one remembers fondly. Yet today's BJU alum found her way in the will of God despite being laid off from the job she enjoyed and seeing the doors shut on multiple other opportunities. Kayla Sulaiman graduated from Bob Jones University in 2016 with her bachelor's and 2018 with her master's in communication but it wasn't until a global pandemic forced her to take a giant step of faith that she found herself working for Piedmont Women's Center in Greenville, SC. Kayla has since been appointed the Director of Development for PWC, but even this new opportunity came with uncertainty, challenge, and heartbreak. In the face of the most undesirable situations, Kayla is determined, like God's servant Job, to trust the Lord no matter her circumstances. This is Kayla's Story of God's Grace. Visit https://piedmontwomenscenter.org/volunteer/ to find out how you can get involved in the work Kayla and her team are doing in the Greenville, SC community. Subscribe to Stories of God's Grace presented by the BJU Alumni Relations department for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Listen on Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b20072c8-f52e-4ec4-bea4-329b3547ed5c/stories-of-gods-grace
Kim graduated from BJU with a degree in office administration, but after a few of life's twists and turns, decided to open her own business working from home. David and Jeremiah had a chance to find out more about Kim's business journey, the skills she had to develop in order to be successful, how to handle failure, and more as she shared her heart for the career path God called her to follow! Find Kim's graphic design business here: https://hajasdesign.com/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Haro Setian is the owner of The Haro Group, Keller Williams Historic District, in Greenville SC! Haro is unlike most of our podcast guests in that his degree is from a different university. But his experiences and excitement for being part of the extended BJU family combined with his business expertise made Haro a perfect fit for this season of the podcast! Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Hope & Parker thought they knew what they were getting into when they first took over the Perrien family business. The Lord had other challenges in store for them however, including giving a life-long journey navigating health and recovery. Listen as Hope & Parker share not only about growing pains in their business, but also how God has been made real to them over and over since graduation. http://diamondsolutionsinc.com/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Ben and Becca Snyder graduated from BJU with degrees in Culinary Arts, but it wasn't until a few years later that they finally found the Lord's calling for their skills! Being small business owners brings its own set of challenges on top of learning how to make the perfect chocolate bar, but Ben and Becca have a purpose behind the mission of their company. Support Ben and Becca's efforts to shine a light around the world: https://www.lumineuxchocolate.com/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Emerging as a sub-theme this season of the podcast is BJU grads who own a business that has little to do with their undergraduate degree. Jeff Alexander graduated with a pastor studies major and worked several jobs before a family member's illness opened Jeff's eyes to a need in the medical diagnostic community. Jeff shares how he weathered the storms of being laid off *eleven* times and how doing a lot of work, plus being in the right place at the right time, led to him opening his own business as he seeks to serve the needs of others in his community. https://bmdhealth.com/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Katie (Carter) Rodgers graduated from BJU in 2007 with a degree in Church Music and planned to use her piano skills on the side while taking care of her family. But, as you will hear in this episode, Katie's plans quickly changed during the course of her own wedding! Pocketful of Petals is a floral boutique supplying clients with wedding flowers, bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, the list goes on and on! Katie also talks about how her small business is turning into a family affair and why that is so special to her. Connect with Katie: https://www.instagram.com/pocketfulpetals/ https://www.facebook.com/PocketfulofPetals Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Brittany Arnold ('16) joined the podcast to talk about launching her own architecture and interior design studio! Brittany's invaluable experiences in undergrad at BJU played a significant role in her decision to start her own business, and she also shares the significant impact her teachers and her internships had on her life. Ario Studio: https://www.ariostudio.co/ https://www.facebook.com/ariostudiodesign/ https://www.instagram.com/ario.studio/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
How do you respond when you see a need? Matt Dehart ('19) and Cam McKennedy ('21) saw a need for better education in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, and wasted no time getting started on their mission to serve the families of that school district. This week Matt and Cam share their passion for educating the entire family unit, from the kids to the parents, and why they believe God has called them to this unique opportunity. The guys also share some exciting stories of what God has been teaching them throughout this process, and how God recently blessed them with a huge answer to prayer! Teach from DeHart Academy: https://www.teachfromdehart.org/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
When Nick Mastropietro, an '08 Health Fitness and Recreation major, and Jon Washburn, an '09 History major, first met in the dorm at Bob Jones University, they never imagined they would end up as business partners over ten years later. This episode features a great conversation about how Nick and Jon mentally deal with failure, how the guys ended up working on the same team, and their heart for the people in their community. Nick & Jon's business: https://www.steadfastmortgageteam.com/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Eric True owns and operates Digital Dental Leaders, an international dental laboratory serving dentists and clients all over the world! Eric uses Scripture verses to keep his focus on serving God with his vocation and making the name of Jesus as famous as possible. Eric is not only a business owner but also an assistant pastor, using the buildings and income from his business to serve the local church in creative and resourceful ways. Eric shares stories and encouragement from what he's learned in his adventures as a business owner and follower of Christ! Eric's business: http://digitaldentalleaders.com/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
JDew and Holly Stratton warp up Season 1 with their favorite moments from the wonderful stories alumni have shared so far. JDew also takes a moment to introduce a new cohost for Season 2, as well as share some hijinks he got up to while planning his own honeymoon. Enjoy this final episode of Season 1 of the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast! Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Larry and Marsha (Bryant) Wagner share the story of how they each ended up at BJU as well as the hilarious tale of how they ended up together! Tune in this week as JDew and Holly interrogate them on the best ways to date and propose as BJU students! Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Jared and Lydia knew each other in History of Civ as undergraduate students, but never imagined their paths would cross again after graduation! Listen in as JDew and Holly find out more about Jared and Lydia's "chance" meeting in Virginia and how the Lord has blessed their life together since graduating from BJU! Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Phil and Kym Moser ('85) stopped by this week to catch up with Jeremiah and Holly. Kym spoke fondly of her time as a home-economics major, and Phil shared an exciting story about a student body production of The Music Man which lead Phil and Kym meeting for the first time, and the rest, as they say, is history! Do you have an interesting story about dating your future spouse at BJU? Send an email to alumni@bju.edu and JDew will be in touch! Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Andrew and Bethany (Williams) Warde ('05) join the show this week to talk about how the Lord brought them together. Including a great story about transferring schools! Do you know a fellow alum who should be on the podcast to talk about what they learned at BJU? Send an email to bjualums@gmail.com and JDew will be in touch! Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this one! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Matt ('03) and Kristin (Coleman) Campbell ('01) spend a few minutes catching up with JDew and Holly as they relate how Kristin's dad, Dr. Fred Coleman, bet that Matt would ask her out when he came to BJU as a freshman, and what the Lord has taught them over the years since graduation. Plus JDew expresses his feelings concerning a demerit Matt gave him for a funny reason! Do you know a fellow alum who should be on the podcast to talk about what they learned at BJU? Send an email to bjualums@gmail.com and JDew will be in touch! Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this one! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Jon and Yuri (Burtner) Brown ('92) team up with Yuri's twin sister Cori and her husband Keith Anderson ('92) in this episode of the podcast! Yuri and Cori share stories about growing up on "back campus" at BJU as well as how they met Jon and Keith and the hilarious ways their lives were similar, yet different, as twins in college at BJU. Plus Jon and Keith have some fun stories about how their lives were quite connected even before marrying a twin! Do you have an interesting story about dating your future spouse while at BJU? Send an email to bjualums@gmail.com and JDew will be in touch! Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Greg and Chris (Burg) Rogers ('71) tell some fascinating and hilarious stories about their experiences with Barge Memorial Hospital, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and the different ways God worked in their lives to not only lead them to BJU but prepare them for their ministry and careers after graduation. Do you have an interesting story about dating your future spouse while at BJU? Send an email to bjualums@gmail.com and JDew will be in touch! Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Grant and Alexandra (Sigmon) Proctor, a pair of 2021 grads, answered JDew's phone call while on their honeymoon! Our co-hosts Holly and JDew catch up with the "youngest" (at the time of this recording) BJU Alumni married couple while they sit on the beach in Cancun. Grant also tells a great story about how paranoid he was when Alexandra didn't show up at the altar on their wedding day! Do you have an interesting story about dating your future spouse at BJU? Send an email to bjualums@gmail.com and JDew will be in touch! Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
We have a special bonus episode for you this week! Hosts JDew and Holly Stratton discuss the ups and downs of JDew's engagement story. His tale includes several interesting turns, a sore throat, and a surprising twist! Do you have an interesting or hilarious story about dating your future spouse at BJU? Send an email to bjualums@gmail.com and JDew will be in touch! Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
John, an '82 grad, and Lori (Lott) Lane, an '84 grad, chat with Holly and JDew about their dating experiences, college careers, wedding day surprises, and more! Lori shares what she remembers about the first time she met John, and John talks about his desire to see their family grow to serve the Lord together. They also have some funny stories about their dating experiences, including some interesting stipulations from one of their parents! Do you have an interesting story about dating your future spouse at BJU? Send an email to alumni@bju.edu and JDew will be in touch! Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Church planters Ken and Sharon (Milner) Davis stop by this week to share the story of their time at Bob Jones University and how the Lord led them in their ministry after graduation. Ken and Sharon have a wonderful heart for planting churches and share an interesting story about how serving on their extension ministry in undergrad led them toward God's will for the rest of their lives. Do you have an interesting story about dating your future spouse at BJU? Send an email to alumni@bju.edu and JDew will be in touch! Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Where were you when you first met your spouse? Our first ever episode of the Bob Jones University Alumni Relations Podcasts features Jeremiah Dew (07) and Holly Stratton (82) as they talk with multiple married couples who met while studying at BJU. Our theme for Season One is Roommates, Dates, and Offering Plates, three of the biggest influences and common themes in the stories our guest couples tell in this episode. Listen as members of our diverse alumni family share the ways the Lord brought them together! Do you have great story about dating your future spouse at BJU? Send an email to alumni@bju.edu and JDew will be in touch! Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this one in the coming weeks! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Join Jeremiah Dew and Holly Stratton every other Monday for Season One of the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast! Roommates, Dates, & Offering Plates is the theme of this season as Jeremiah and Holly interview married couples who met at BJU.
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